The S-Works is full carbon and the Expert has carbon seat stays. Only the Comp carbon has an alloy rear. The SJ was redesigned for the 2012 models. It might be a bit much to expect major changes that soon.

They've been on an "every third year" redesign pattern for a while now though. 08-09, 10-11 and its already been 12-13 on the current generation, so we could see a new SJ in 2014. I'd say 2015 at the latest.

I'd say expect to see 650b in the next design. S-WORKS 650b, EVO 650b, etc. 34 forks being found on most models. 1x11 drivetrains if SRAM brings it down to the X0 and X9 groups.

34's should be a must on all of the trail/AM bikes. I'd like to see a semi-customization program if you pre-order before a certain date. A few color options, maybe a choice of drivetrains (sram or shimano, or x0 vs x7 or xtr vs lx, maybe even a RS vs Fox fork. Carbon rim option. These changes are all off the shelf parts and it would be a pre order deal so you would order the bike and wait 3 or 4 months for them to be built. The only issue with this is the color schemes possibly being the toughest thing to offer.

Only thing that stops me from buying EVO is lack of 650b, and going for 650b front only is not enough. I like short CS, low BB and slack HT. I wish they made a chip like Trek has for changing a geometry +/- 1 degree

34 forks would be a welcomed addition. I also like the idea of "lower end" 1x11 set-ups. I imagine both of these have a fairly high probability of happening.

The idea of semi-custom options is one that I would probably utilize if it were to become a reality, but I don't think a company as big as spec would offer such an option. Seems to me like that is easier for a small company to pull off with a more flexible production facilities.

I don't think I could pass on a 650b stumpy should they market one. Although I've heard that the first 29ers were pretty awful, do you guys think there would be a similar learning curve with 650b? Or is it possible that 650b could be an exception because the geometry wouldn't have to be much different than a 26" frame?

I don't see them going 650b anytime soon,they're too committed to 29ers,I guess the big thing for 2014 will be the Enduro 29er and maybe an all new Tarmac. Stumpy FSR will get a major restyle for 2015 maybe.

Does someone have any news about a new Stumpjumper 2014? Any news about the short chainstay-treatment? Rumor got 450mm chainstays...

I think the ones that know aren't allowed to divulge such information on a public forum. Specialized is usually pretty tight lipped about their r&d process. If you are in the right place at the right time you might see something that they're developing but you probably wouldn't know what you're looking at.